1st Gear Autos LTD , South Yorkshire | ClickMechanic
(208 ratings)
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10 years professional experience
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999 completed bookings
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Active since March 2023
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 Qualified
- NVQ Level 3 Qualified
- City & Guilds Level 2 Qualified
- City & Guilds Level 3 Qualified
- Irtec
1st Gear Autos LTD , South Yorkshire | ClickMechanic
Ben B
3rd September 2025
Ford Transit Custom Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Great service, Ben was on time and did a great check over of the vehicle. Would highly recommend!
2nd September 2025
Vauxhall Corsa Diagnostic Inspection
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Knowledgeable, friendly and trustworthy. He was able to identify what was wrong very quickly and make recommendations.
30th August 2025
Audi A3 Diagnostic Inspection
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Was very good, happy with the work done, was afficiant and quickly done, would recommend them to my friends
30th August 2025
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Car Leaking Outside Inspection
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Ben was great, identified the issue, explained it to me showing me exactly what was wrong, reassured me, and gave me a competitive quote. - really impressed.
30th August 2025
Fiat 500L Automatic transmission service
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The problem is still the same after the mechanic Ben attended to the car. The moment i switch on the same message popped up ‘check transmission”. The appointment was rescheduled twice and i had to call the mechanic after the scheduled time passed. Now have called the same mechanic and he is telling me that the car might need a new clutch therefore need to order again to clickmechanic. I am an unhappy client and would not recommend anyone after i ordered full transmission service.
Reply from Ben:
Hi, you booked us for a Automatic Transmission Service which is what was carried out. We road tested after the service and the car drove fine. If you are having issues again like I mentioned you’re going to need a diagnostic and possibly a new clutch. We did not tell you it needed a service in the first place you simply booked us to come out and carry out one and not a diagnostic. All we have done is carry out the service you booked which is a service and not a diagnostic or clutch replacement.
21st August 2025
DS DS 3 Plug-in Diagnostic Inspection
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Great work and massive thank you for coming out on such short notice!
Thankfully got the car running and gave me a clear understanding on what needs to happen and have already dropped me a quote.
Nice work thank you
18th August 2025
Ford Kuga Diesel particulate filter (DPF) chemical clean and regeneration
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I was happy with the work carried out but that is not what was required.
I was looking for off car filter flush. In received a tin of liquid in the diesel tank, which I have been putting in myself for the past year. (at cost of around £10 per tank of fuel.
Even now, if I enter "Off car DPF clean" in google/Safari search you come up offering this service.
I have since been to a local garage, who did a check, prior to off car flush, which showed that the DPF is broken. Also the amount of fuel in the engine oil, caused by the "regen", has rendered the oil as useless.
18th August 2025
Fiat Ducato Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Absolutely invaluable information provided by Ben. Very professional , honest, direct, friendly & crystal clear in his description of areas of concern. Highly recommended. Due to his report, he may have some further work from ourselves due to location of the next Motorhome we are looking at.
18th August 2025
Vauxhall Astra Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Good work from Ben had a call to discuss, was helpful.
Full inspection report from pre purchase inspection.
15th August 2025
Peugeot 2008 SUV Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Yes, the mechanic was very friendly and knowledgeable. They explained the work clearly and completed it to a high standard. I’m happy with the service provided.